Materials Scientist

Masco Research and Development is seeking a highly skilled Materials Scientist to join our team. As a key member of our research and development team, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to our business units, guiding them in the use of materials with a polymeric composition.

• Collaborate with operating companies to optimize existing product lines through manufacturing process improvements and material selection.
• Conduct various testing strategies related to polymeric materials and surface finishes using laboratory testing equipment.
• Develop and implement applicable test approaches, interpret data, and report findings to partners across our enterprise.
• Manage ISO 17025 category accreditations with external agencies and work within our quality system in support of these accreditations.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory working environment, ensuring good laboratory housekeeping and recordkeeping.

• Bachelor of Science in materials science, chemistry, polymer science, or related fields and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is required.
• Experience with thermal analyzers such as TGA, DSC, DMA is required.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment such as tensile machines, impact testers, melting flow index is desirable.
• Experience with Salt Spray testing procedures is preferred.
• Experience with accelerated weathering, including QUV and Xenon Arc testing procedures and equipment is preferred.
• Experience with color measurement techniques is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental testing such as weathering resistance, chemical resistance, surface finishing analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in government regulations, EPA testing methods is desirable.
• Experience in new product development is desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in translating scientific test results into easily understandable presentations for individuals without technical backgrounds.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to travel up to 5-10% to support collaborative projects and attend industry conferences.

Masco Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.